What Does Botox Do?

Botox is a common temporary cosmetic procedure performed to reverse the appearance of aging. Basically, the patient has been injected with a safe level of botulinum toxin, a.k.a. “Botox,” to relax facial muscles that cause wrinkling. Bourhill Plastic Surgery is one of the Botox Services in Huntington that performs this procedure. It is generally a safe procedure if the patient is not allergic to botox.

What is Botox itself?

Botox, or Botulinum Toxin, is harvested from Botox containing bacteria. The procedure to harvest botox from the bacteria is safe, and FDA approved. The toxin is sterilized and injected into the patient in the spot wrinkles occur (typically the face). The effects are temporary and can be used to treat muscle spasms as well (such as persistent facial twitching or etc.). It is most commonly used for purely cosmetic purposes, though. 

Reasons for desiring Botox

A patient may desire botox if the effects of aging are pronounced along the face, such as wrinkles. Sometimes, botox is used in conjunction with other anti-aging procedures to maximize youthfulness. Because botox is a temporary solution, it may be used directly before a major event, like a family gathering, to alter one’s appearance. This is one of the most common reasons for performing the procedure at our Botox services in Huntington.

What does Botox Services in Huntington do?

Botox relaxes the facial muscles by forcing their temporary paralysis. In small amounts, the dangerous toxin that usually causes total body paralysis can be a cosmetic life-saver. Botox achieves this by blocking nerve cell signals to the muscles. The effects last roughly three to four months. There are usually no side effects, and the procedure is proven to be safe. Similarly, Botox can be used for non purely cosmetic procedures, such as relaxing facial muscles prone to twitching or other annoyances. It can provide immediate relief to constant twitching in the face.

While Botox might sound like an odd solution, it’s actually quite common. Although the procedure uses a toxin, it is extremely safe in small amounts. If you would like to reverse the effects of aging, contact our Botox services in Huntington at Bourhill plastic surgery today.